Philadelphia's oldest crowd. Food was Ok at best. Huge menu but diner style food. Waitress repeated my order for a hamburger 3 times and was wrong until the last try. Needless to say, it came wrong. bread was limp and smooshed, meat was dry, fried onions were raw cause she got that wrong, and some how the burger was still oily and greasy. The pickle was limp, free dinner roll was cold, but the cole slawwas good. Fries were delicious.
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Alyssa S.
I love this place. It is where all my friends and I get together for breakfast/lunch and even dinner! The food is true diner food and fresh! They deliver and are good to their customers!
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Joyce K.
This place is awesome it's a local yocal but enjoys visitors. It's diner like but food fresh and awesome ! You're not coming to a 5 star restaurant you're coming to down home cookin! Food prices excellent alcohol prices about the same! Come see for yourself !
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Leah M.
I have ordered from Little Pete's on multiple occasions. Their food is delicious, comforting, and always homemade. Dare I say, it has saved me from many a hangover. Having said that, I'm relatively confused that I was just told that they don't deliver to my apartment. I've called them so many times I saved their number in my phone. They were super apologetic, and nice, but unless your policy changed in the last two weeks, this doesn't seem viable. This is a sad day.
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Janine M.
I got a Reuben & a corned beef special. Sandwiches were delish, super lean cb. (Very important!) I prefer open-face Reubans, but it was yummy so I got over it. Not as big or plentiful a sandwich like Jewish Deli's (no leftovers) but I'm going to buy it again. Due to the size, maybe a tad over-priced, BUT, the quality of the meat & bread was great, that's why I'll return & buy again! Yum yum!
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Michael S.
Good diner food here. Although you really can't mess it up, they make a mean grill cheese. I usually get the ginormous turkey club. There's no way to bite into it without taking it apart. It is good for two.
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Ames A.
I LOVE Little Pete's. We both do. I actually 'forget' to go there so when I go I am even happier to be back..."Oh, we haven't eaten here in sooo long...how nice it is!" You can't go wrong with this place. Everything is tasty...the soups especially...but the best part is they are SO NICE!!! Everyone who works there makes you feel welcome and is interested in ANYthing you say. Granted I am probably one of the youngest customers that goes there...the median age being about 80... Dinner hour sort of gets started in a place where the older folks like to hang...so be prepared about 3 to smell the stuffed cabbage and beef stroganoff dinner specials. One amazing note: At lunch, the place is filled with people chatting in millions...high finance, real estate, art...quite interesting.
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jon C.
First, and very important: It is NOT located at 2401 Penn Ave. This is a misnomer. If you go this way you will get lost through a retirement home. Little Pete's is on the OTHER SIDE! The entrance is on Fairmount Avenue. You can get there through 2401 but it's confusing and there's no one to guide you. That said, what a great little place. Sunday for brunch it's very crowded. Service, once we sat down, was very quick and no BS. The bloody mary was really delicious and the steak and cheese sandwich was delicious. One small tip for those who are visiting, when you ask for peppers and onions, they put sweet peppers on the steak and cheese - not green peppers. Just in case you're use to one type of pepper or another, but they're not much and you can pick them off. Otherwise a great place.
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Herbie H.
Simple, delicious, inexpensive breakfast food. I went on a Friday after an appointment in the area and was delighted to find that the breakfast special on Fridays is scrapple & eggs. I was sold!
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Amina W.
Little Pete's is one of the few places you can get a diner style breakfast in the hood, and so it's always a go-to on Saturday or Sunday mornings... especially because there isn't a crazy wait like there is at Sabrinas. The food is pretty good, nothing overly outstanding but you can get your standard diner fare and if it were just for the food I'd be giving this joint 4 stars. But it's never JUST about the food, now is it? My major gripe with this place has to do with service. There are a couple of waitresses who are bustling around the outdoor area, and according to my man friend one is incredibly rude. I've never had the pleasure of dealing with her so I can't speak to just how rude she is... The waitress I have had a few times is nice, however she gives us no time to decide our order. Her: "you guys all set?" us: "can we have a few more minutes?" her: "sure!" ...... 35 seconds later Her: "you guys ready?"....crickets. So after hastily deciding on our menu choices, we got our food pretty quickly. She gave us a bottle of Ketchup which naturally we presumed was for our table for the rest of the meal. WRONG. After a few bites, our waitress comes and asks if we're done with our bottle. I respond no and pick it up and use it again and she waits for me to put it back down and takes it for another table saying that they can't have all of the bottles outside right now because the heat makes the ketchup go bad. Really?.....really. I then realize that my toast doesn't have butter on it... and we weren't given a bowl of butter packets either. I asked the other waitress walking around for some and she seemed bothered by my request. All in all, highly disappointed with the service, and indifferent about the food.
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David R.
A staple of the Fairmount neighborhood for breakfast/brunch on the weekend. This is the place to go if you're looking for a good omelet, pancakes, eggs, etc at a reasonable price. There's nothing luxurious about the atmosphere or the food (feels like a diner), but it's reliable for good food and you usually leave full. LP's has plenty of outdoor seating which is great in the warmer months. It's very bike friendly, as many people come with their bikes after morning rides on the weekend. We're so lucky to have a place like this in our neighborhood. Although the address says Pennsylvania Ave. the store front and outdoor seating is actually on Fairmount next to Klein's Supermarket.
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Kristen M.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. It's a simple down-home diner. You really can't go wrong ordering anything from the menu. They have a special menu that you should always order from. Their specials are delicious. Pete the owner is very nice and you will often find him in this location. I used to live in the building where this restaurant is and I would get frequent deliveries. Now that I live closer to King of Prussia I miss little Pete's so much.
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Bree B.
Good typical diner. But be warned about the eggs benedict: they are drowning in hollandaise, and I'm not even 100% sure it's hollandaise and not a hollandaise/cheese combo. (I've never seen the sauce before where it's browned on the top). There's so much you can't see the egg or english muffin and you just end up with a pool of eggy cream. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but probably not what you were expecting
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Zareen S.
Eggs ? Will it soak up all of last night thats flowing through my veins and esp my head? What ? Give it to me! I hardly ever eat eggs, can't handle them everyday [even though i make killer eggs], but boy when i want em bad bois, i get em here! I don't trust others to make my eggs either, I feel gross about it, but Little Pete's is just absolutely amazing! Eggs Benedict, the one with Spinach and tomatoes, is my favorite! I get it without the tomatoes though. Get the Hollandaise on the side, otherwise everything's lost in it and u feel like the fattest kid on the block when u are done. You wont even get around eating one-third of it if it is on the side, trust me, and makes the dish way healthier. I actually ate all of mine today, just because it felt so light and NOT gross. Not saying there anything wrong with the Hollandaise, but its a shit ton of fat u don't need.This place has it all, who cares whats on the menu, if you want it, pretty sure they can dish it out in no time. Price is super reasonable and if you want desserts , they have like a gazillion cakes at the back. I will say this, they get extremely busy, and their job is super difficult, but I have never seen anyone behave badly ever or be mad, I love how everyone helps each other out, and on to the next thing. I love eating at a place where people have good work ethics and atmosphere, and they do. Love the ladies who serve my food, I feel like a spoiled brat [i'm not] when and if i want my eggs in the morning, and automatically start thinking they are my mommies and I go be that girl, who wants the sauce on the side and what not, and they give me the angry mom look and smile at me :D Eggs and pseudo-moms? That's how i roll!
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Kristen M.
Little Pete's is an old-fashioned diner very close to the Art Museum. I almost feel guilty critiquing a diner, because most time diner food is just that, diner food. Nothing special or spectacular, but filling and inexpensive. Dining partner and I were looking for a simple diner breakfast Sunday morning. We strolled in around 9:45 and there was ample seating both indoors and outdoors. I ordered the french toast topped with strawberries and he had the nova lox bagel sandwich. My french toast was a bit eggy for my taste and the strawberries also created a lot of moisture, making the french toast every mushier. I'll probably stick with eggs or an omelet next time. Dining partner enjoyed his lox and bagel. Service was good, my water was constantly filled. The menu is very expansive so we will definitely return to Little Pete's in the future to try dinner items.
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Sharon U.
Little Pete's has long been a favorite since I moved to Philadelphia. The food might not be the best ever, but it is pretty solid, and it is a fantastic option for basic diner food in Fairmount. The omelets are bursting with cheese (a must for me), the rueben is the only acceptable one I have found in Philadelphia (attention Philly: sticking a sandwich in a panini press does not make a rueben), and the waitresses are completely surly. I actually think the surliness is the best part. They're not bad ladies...they're just hardened by life, and that's okay by me. But all kidding aside, I generally have no problems with the service. On a crowded morning, you might get rushed out, but when they aren't crowded they don't mind if you sit there for a while. Also, Little Pete's delivery has been a game-changer. I can now procure delicious breakfast all day until 11pm. I love ordering their food for delivery on those particularly lazy Sundays (or Tuesday nights. Whatever).
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Kendrah R.
Big menu. Comfort food and healthier alternatives as well. The hash browns were not the best ever, but good enough to satisfy my craving. Prices incredibly reasonable. My husband had a pork sandwich with greens that was really good. Our waitress was a doll: funny, friendly, and pointed out a special that saved us some dough.
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Jen B.
Little Pete's is a great, simple, unpretentious place for a good meal. The prices are great and the food is always good. They have lunch specials on weekdays that include a great cup of soup and a drink with your meal. The service is always fast and helpful. If you're in the mood for a casual meal you should give it a shot! I'd especially recommend coming for lunch or weekend brunch.
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Alli H.
This place always seems to have a crowd, so my fiance and I stopped in for brunch last Sunday. If you're craving tastes-like-home, simple diner food, then this is a great spot for brunch or lunch. The menu, like so many diners, is huge. I got a veggie omelet, which came with a coffee, toast, and hashbrowns. Also got a bloody mary. The bloody mary was very small but tasted okay. The omelet was delicious! The veggies were flavorful and seemed fresh. The hashbrowns were just potatoes.... Potatoes don't inherently have a ton of flavor. Load 'em up with salt, pepper, and ketchup and they will satisfied your craving for a gigantic guilty-pleasure breakfast! We will definitely be back :-D
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Jim D.
I live nearby and go here once a week for takeout. Their specials are a great value and food is generally well prepared and consistent with a huge selection. I love their baked macaroni and most other side dishes. It's listed as wheelchair accessible by I can't find a way to get in with my power chair. Past the first glass door is a vending machine and I can't squeeze around it. Maybe a narrow wheelchair can fit. The outside seating is quite comfortable and a definite draw during the summer.
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Cello K.
Loved this little greasy spoon tucked away in an apartment complex right next to the Perelman museum. Classic breakfast foods as well as bagels and lox, and deli sandwiches. Quick and thrifty. I had a tuna melt, and it could be split.
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Ramen F.
It's a diner and your expectations should be just that. I don't order the dinner items or specials because it's a bit expensive for the end product or eating in a diner (or as takeout). They they have solid diner food and service. They have the food you want to eat! Breakfast items are consistently good and fairly priced. The eggs Benedict are reported by family to be amazing! The Reuben is always a favorite. And they deliver for free! You can't beat free and quick delivery! We order from here about once a week (sometimes more often).
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Melissa B.
**Note to the uninitiated like myself: The address of this place is a tad misleading -- it's NOT on the Pennsylvania side of the building, but rather on the Fairmount side. So, if you're say, a tourist visiting Eastern State Penn, this makes Little Pete's an optimal spot to grab a bite just before or after.** This is a solid 3.5, but more to the 4 side than the 3. Be still my Jersey heart - Little Pete's is a straight up Greek diner, and for the Mister and me, it was the ideal spot for a quasi-brunch on a windy, cold holiday-week morning. Service took a minute to get off the ground, but once it did, it was quick. Yes, it's a haven for fussy seniors, but most good and affordable diners are. The coffee was okay... nothing stellar, but decent enough. I had the Eggs Benedict, which other Yelpers recommended with good reason -- nice portion size, eggs poached to yolky perfection and the hollandaise is delicious, with a tangy, mustardy kick. The home fries were sort of bland, but there was just enough hollandaise left in the gratin dish to where I was able to plop the taters in, coat them in the sauce and relish my concoction. The Mister opted for a grilled cheese with bacon on whole wheat and a couple of eggs over light (accompanied by those ubiquitous potatoes). He's a tough customer to please, but he admitted that while the eggs were standard, the grilled cheese was among the best he's had -- crisp, melty and just plain good. We received the lunch specials menu, and they didn't look bad at all... maybe next time!
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Jonny P.
Waitresses were nice even if they looked like they got dressed in the 90's and didn't care that the world changed :p Food was OK. Prices were decent. Maybe good for a hangover cure. ------ I have since changed my mind. The Monte Cristo is worth it!
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Erin F.
I recently found out this Little Pete's is owned by the brother of the guy who owns Little Pete's in Rittenhouse. Makes sense. You cannot argue with this place on a Saturday morning. The rye toast is toasty, not just "warm bread", the cheese omlette is generously cheesy, the hash browns are crisp, the coffee is hot, the service is super quick and the prices are fair. As a fan of diner food, I'm glad Little Pete's is in my neighborhood.
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Anya M.
The closest thing to a diner Fairmount has to offer. The food is consistent, and for better or worse, so is the service. What I mean to say is this: don't go if you're in a rush, don't go if you want warm and friendly servers, don't go if you don't want to eat elbow to elbow with perpetually fussy senior citizens. On the other hand, I keep returning because I know exactly what I'm going to get at Little Pete's. And the chicken burger is the best I've had in the city. One final tip: if you don't like your potatoes on the raw side at breakfast, ask for them extra crispy or well done.
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reid r.
The food is consistant and they are always open. Philly needs more of this. Eggs, cheesteaks, etc...
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Ali E.
Little Pete's is not fancy. It will not offer you fusion. It will not offer any of your high-falutin' brunch items you might find at the more upscale places around town. But if you're looking for some straight-up, no-fuss breakfast, this is the place. And their BLT is pretty solid. If you want some eggs or bacon or pancakes, hit it up. The homefries leave something to be desired, but otherwise it hits the spot.
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Rebecca L.
The service here rocks and the food is all right too. I went here for brunch with a group of around 20 or so after skating in the City on Sunday. The staff had setup a row of tables on the patio for us but then realized that we were sitting in the hot sun. The staff then proceeded to drag the row of tables into the shade for us. Kudos for recognizing that we were already hot and sweaty from skating and didn't need to bake another minute in the sun. One waitress took our orders for drinks and brunch and served us with amazing accuracy and speed. She was running her butt off for us and was sweating just as much as we were by the time she delivered all of our meals. My bf and I each tried the bloodies as they were on special. Nothing special but they weren't bad either. I opted for my basic brunch standby of bagel, lox and cream cheese with a side of capers. It was perfect for me. The bf had an omelet and homefries. I noticed he did not eat the homefries. I had a bite of my friends scrambled eggs with mushrooms. They were made with canned mushrooms but I actually happen to like canned mushrooms as much as fresh ones. Overall it was a nice brunch with great service.
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Kate E.
Solid. Solid. Solid. $5 delicious bloody marys, sassy waitresses, and huge omelets...could you ask for anything more? Details: I believe there is some sort of bloody mary special on the weekends ($2.95 for a smaller version... I am all about the big BM though) Waitresses/Waiters are awesome! The kind of wait staff that calls you hun and toost. They are sassy but still make sure you finish your veggies! I am a creature of habit when I go here because it is so delicious and never disappoints. ( egg white omelet tomatoes onions mushrooms). PROS: service! bloody marys, omelets, six packs to go, huge menu selection, outdoor seating, people watching, some might think the decor in the place is a CON but I think its part of the charm( beveled mirror walls, fake plants, 90 year old patrons eating egg salad sandwiches), AFFORDABLE, delivery CONS: hash browns are quite bland, I mean its a diner so its not culinary excellence (but who is expecting that at a place called Little Petes). Overall: If you are penny pinching but want to live like a king go here for brunch. Have a drink, watch the people on Fairmount, and don't break the bank.
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Lauren C.
I was on the border between 2 and 3 stars, but decided to give it 2 stars because I won't go back. While the service was great and I loved the outdoor seating, the brunch was not good. I especially had high hopes because of the good reviews I had seen on Yelp. However, I was disappointed. I ordered the Veggie Omelette because the waitress told me the mushrooms were fresh. They didn't taste fresh though - they were either canned or soaked in something before being cooked in the omelette. Also, when the food came out it was room temperature. The hash browns and toast were ok - nothing to write home about. And the coffee was not good.
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Shakalohana A.
For new years day brunch, this is a super place. The omelettes are delicious, the bloody Mary special is $3.50 with weekend brunch menu orders, and the food is very fresh and good. I had a plain egg white omelette (only $1 extra for egg whites) and it was cooked excellently, with fresh hash browns on the side, toast, and juice or coffee. The other orders were coming out fast and furiously, and the pancakes are huge, three to a plate! Remember to ask for the fruit fresh on top if that's how you want it - or cooked inside (which I think is the standard). It was a super festive atmosphere, and the place was a full house full of people of all ages. We actually made a few friends there! (the woman who sold my engagement ring to my finacee was there and we treated her - with these amazing prices, it's easy to treat friends here). Shout out to the great staff who were so on top of absolutely everything and quick too - the fastest service I've ever had, I think. They were all running around, using a lot of teamwork. This was seriously great service today. Looking forward to another great brunch here.
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Christian L.
Too lazy to cook breakfast, brunch, or linner? Nestled underneath a retiree condo tower is Little Pete's! This isn't the one in Rittenhouse, this is the ORIGINAL (pictures of Sylvester Stallone and Rizzo are on the wall). It's not a Sabrina's or Honey's, but you always know that the food is a little better than average. The proportions here are decent sized and will leave no stomach feeling deprived. Go with the safe bet and get any of their omelets. It comes with the standard home fries and toast. They also got some kickass daily specials. Eg. For 14 dollars, you can get a wok sized bowl of angel hair with chicken and cheesy tomato sauce, soup du jour, and salad. It also comes with dessert. Get the chocolate pudding or jello with whipped cream. About 30 or so items are on the daily special menu that vary wildly for anywhere between 13-16 dollars. If you and your Boo are on a diet, you can get the special and they add a 4 dollar sharing fee. Not bad if you like to eat for cheap. Also, their outside seating is especially awesome when the weather is nice.
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Courtney D.
I'd call this more of a diner than a restaurant. Extensive diner-style menu, but the best part is that there is a huge outside seating area. Great place for Sunday Funday. $3.50 bloody mary special, and mimosas come with their own individual mini-bottle of Korbel ($9). Got a turkey burger, which was average at best, but that was probably my own fault for trying to keep it somewhat healthy. Fries were crunchy and delicious (ok I didn't keep it totally healthy). Great spot to go for breakfast/brunch in nice weather!
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Greg S.
Can I give this 2.5 stars? My girlfriend and I recently moved in down the street, and were excited for some good diner style breakfast food. While it was nice to sit outside on a beautiful morning, that was definitely the best part of the experience. We were seated right away and everyone was friendly. The coffee came out quickly, but wasn't very good. I was hoping it was just an old pot, but the refill later on was also lacking. Both the omelet and eggs benedict came out luke-warm/room temperature, and were just "meh". Maybe they would have tasted better hot.
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Tom D.
Walking into Little Pete's on a Sunday morning is a treat. The whole place is crowded with septua- and octo-genarians; families with children; and folks that stayed up a little too late. My friends and I got there at about 11am to be seated at the last available 4 top. We were given our menus (they have a lunch menu and a weekend brunch menu) and a stack of knives and forks. Our waitress popped in and asked if we wanted coffee. I declined and asked for a large OJ. Then they brought us water as well, and generously bestowed us with a pitcher of water when we got our plates. I ordered Eggs Benedict, and when it arrived it was smothered in Hollandaise Sauce and the eggs were still runny, the ham was a bit smokey. It was perfection on a dish. Now, my order was expensive, but worth it. however, one of the other diners I was with ordered 3 eggs scrambled with sausage and it was 10 bucks. That seems a bit too much. They didn't have a plate with three eggs so the third egg was a la carte, hence the price. In total, 4 people ate for 41 dollars. Overall, it was a wonderful breakfast. Worth a visit if you're in the art museum neighborhood.
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Brett H.
Great nostalgic diner but not of the annoying 50s variety. It has a 70s Tom Waits vibe. The food was great and the service is wonderful. Sit at the counter. The fruit salad is the best I've ever had at a breakfast joint.
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Melanie R.
It's a great classic diner with traditional diner food, delicious desserts and great service. It's consistent which I really appreciate. I've been to a number of diners in the city...Melrose, the old Broad St. Diner, the new Broad St. Diner, South Street Diner, Teri's, etc... and I regret not going to Little Pete's every time. The one in Center City is good too but the one on Fairmount is larger and has a bar. I had the most indulgent piece of rich chocolate cake last time I was there and it was heavenly. You also can't go wrong getting breakfast any time of the day. That's usually what I go to diners for anyway.
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Joette S.
Excellent food. I had eggs Benedict - best I've ever had. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The Hollandaise (sp?) delicious! We certainly will return here for breakfast next time we're in Philly. The prices are outstanding as well! Perfect breakfast spot!
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Pete N.
Just what you'd expect from a greasy spoon diner. Good, cheap breakfast and fast service.
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Katherine C.
Classic diner food with a great lunch special. For $9 I got a large salad, soup and beverage. They also have a huge menu with a great variety of options. Conveniently located around the corner from the Philadelphia museum of art, it's a great place for a quick affordable bite after a visit there.
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Kimberly H.
I was super hungry and my friends were trying to go to dive bars, so I wasn't allowed to get a burger at Bishop's and this is where we ended up. The address is a little weird here, as the entrance is on the backside of the Philadelphian on Fairmount. They have a nice little courtyard with tables and umbrellas, and allow smoking but don't provide ashtrays. It seemed we were the only people there under 60, and since it was Yom Kippur they had a fully kosher menu addition. I got chicken fingers and fries and an Amstel light (p.s. cheap beer selection), but unfortunately everything was a little over done. Plus they mixed my honey mustard with the BBQ sauce which creeped me out because I really hate (cheap) BBQ sauce. My friends really liked their meals (western omelet, bagel w/ cream cheese and lox, and a french onion soup). The service was really good, even if our waitress was new and very unfamiliar with the menu. We were seated immediately and they kept offering us bread and water. I think I'll try this place for breakfast (the omelet looked fantastic!), but not again for dinner.
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Kenneth R.
the sea food is awful!!! You would be better off getting a filet-o-fish from mcdonalds!!
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Max K.
Everyone knows to go here for breakfast. Its obvious, need I say more or whate anyone else has said?
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G T L.
Little Pete's is unapologetically----Little Pete's. It's proud to be just what it is--a kind of diner with the kind of waitresses you want, who offer good service and call you "hon." It's right in my neighborhood, and awfully convenient. I have a friend who loves to come here whenever she visits, so I've been here often. It's especially good for breakfast, but you can get real comfort food here any time. Look, it's not fine dining or lah-de-dah, so if that's what you're looking for, there are other places in the neighborhood that can give you that. Come to Little Pete's for diner food and a place to chat with your friends at breakfast (or lunch. or dinner, for that matter). Or come alone; the waitresses will take good care of you.
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Holly S.
Mundane food designed for a 50-60s palate.
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Sharon M.
ok, this was a quite unexpected visit. Mainly because the food was much better than i even begin to expect. Sid got the brisket which i tasted and was almost in tears because it reminded me so much of my Jewish Grandmother's if that's not a compliment i don't know what! I had my typical diner food; grilled cheese on white with mustard and tomatoe on the inside. MMmmm delish. Came with a pickle. Had the cream of mushroom soup to start out, which i scarfed down and Sid has the chicken soup. I didn't taste his so i don't know how good it was but it looked good. It has those round ball noodles. Di pepe? I don't know what you call them. The meal also came with bread and crackers and butter.. Fresh bread. Didn't get to the crackers. The waitress was fun too. So the whole meal was pleasant. I was in food coma after and left my cell at my table. Luckily i realized it pronto and got it immediately. I've never done that before. We came from seeing Malcom Gladwell give a lecture at the Library so I was in a great mood to begin with.
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Payal P.
little pete's is actually located inside the building i live in yet it still took me 10 months (and a snow storm) to come here- i can't believe i hadn't sooner. well i came once for breakfast and it was fine but i'm not a huge breakfast person. they do beer and wine to go at decent prices which i've done a few times. so last week after working from home all day i needed to not be in my place any longer so i decided to go downstairs and give it a shot. some of the things i recommend - all of the soups, country chicken (its like roasted chicken pieces with potatoes, celery, carrots but just done so well, be careful though, it comes out dry half the time you order it, still i take the risk), spinach rice side, italian string beans, stuffed mushrooms....you can't really go wrong with most of the menu. some things are pricey some are not at all - ive had a few things on the menu at this point, its all good but the soups are absolutely delicious! oh and $2.50 coors light, sweet!
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Alex R.
THANK GOD a no frills breakfast spot. After moving to Fairmount, I was inundated with all of these restaurants with brunch, but not just a spot to get scrambies and a coffee. Little Petes is just that. Its a little overpriced for such simple food, but then again what isn't in Fairmount. One complaint that is HUGE for me... awful awful coffee. It could be a dealbreaker in this blooming beautiful relationship.
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Rocco S.
At times, it could be a scene out of Cocoon, but that's the charm. Very unpretentious. At Sunday brunch, you'll find customers from all walks of life. Good food. Good service. Good prices. Mary Lou is our favorite server!
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Lesley P.
This is a blast from the past. Beware unless you like diner food. The menu can be hard to read and you can order wrong and end up paying a lot or order right and hit the jackpot. I go for lunch in groups and they are accommodating.
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Chris L.
Just a classic Philly diner. Great breakfast and brunch. Solid burger. No joke waitresses. Nothing fancy. Just stick-to-your-ribs food.
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Jessica S.
This is a really solid diner in a neighborhood that needs a solid diner. Are they related to the center city location? I hope so...? I honestly do not know. Anyway, really large space with a ton of tables both indoors and out. The local crowd seems to entail a lot of elderly folks and/or regulars who are treated like friends and family. I went on the morning of July 4th and it wasn't too crowded, which I'm sure many of the more hip local spots were. They even have a full bar, and I fully expect to hit this place up for a cocktail and pancakes after a shitty overnight shift some time soon. The service was kind and prompt, served just like you should be at a classic diner-with a little sass and a whole lot of "hun's" thrown in there for good measure. We got our meals in probably less than 10 minutes of ordering them, and I really enjoyed the hash browns-crispy and not too dry, with the option of adding sauteed red onions. Why wouldn't you do that? Yum. The food was pretty standard, solid diner breakfast. There is an option for a $3 bloody mary along with the weekend brunch menu. I like where your head's at, Little Pete's. I will most definitely be back, likely pretty regularly, for my standard breakfast fare with sometimes not too friendly neighborhood old folks.
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Dan D.
The omelette and hash browns take up your whole plate!!! The bloody mary's are not spicy enough for my liking, but it got the job down. This place is quick, decently priced and the customer service was great. Get here early because it tends to fill up on the weekends.
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Giacomo C.
Ok diner, fare breakfast fare . Doesn't really cut it in the city of eaterly love . . . why go here when theres Sabrinas, Honeys, et al ? All the same, its been here forever, so it must have something going for it ( :
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Laura D.
Didn't know there was an old-fashioned diner so close to home! This is a true diner - ladies brunching after church, menu with pictures on it, waitresses who call you "doll", mirrors on the wall, mints at the register... you get the gist. Little Pete's has everything you expect from a diner and nothing more. Not a hipster-y, Challah french toast with lemon-infused syrup type of diner... just a diner. As I like to say, you get what you get and you don't get upset. I got the veggie omelette with hasbrowns and toast - perfect hangover meal. My boyfriend got pancakes with eggs and bacon, and agreed that it hit the spot. The clientele is definitely more "mature" than most of the restaurants in the area, and by 3pm the place had mostly cleared out. Our waitress was friendly and quick. The Phillies game on the flatscreen near our table was also an added plus. And they did have (wrapped) mints at the register, which I love! I'll definitley come back here anytime I'm in search of an inexpensive, easy brunch. I think our bill was barely over $20, including our 2 meals, iced tea, and grapefruit. Yay diners!
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B A.
This place can be fun, but two warnings: I just paid $10 for half an egg salad sandwich. The pricing is often creative; tell the cashier what amount you are handing; and don't leave your payment on the table or you may end up being handed your bill again next time you come in. The washrooms are atrocious.
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Matt R.
A breakfast institution for many philadelphia rowers that trickle over from Kelly Drive after a morning row. Friendly service, descent food. Diner-like atmosphere.
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Nicole N.
Amazed by the amount of food u get with a dinner special ( soup, salad, dessert ) Oh my! Everything was excellent!! I'm new to the area and I think I've just found my new favorite place :) I love the outside seating too! My husband and I stopped for a snack while walking our dog and none of the staff gave us a problem about our dog being at the table with like most place would. Top-notch service and great food!
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Dave W.
Great spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. The eggs Benedict were great!!! Ask for your potatoes well done because they come out a bit undercooked.
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Meg C.
I came here for takeout because I really needed comfort food. The place was full of old people and had that sterile hotel restaurant smell, good signs for a greasy spoon. The egg part of my omelet wasn't that bad, but the filling (ham, cheese & mushroom) was just depressing. Canned mushrooms? Really? Why even put mushrooms on the menu? My toast wasn't buttered, which is sad because one of my joys in life is toast soaked with more butter than I could every justify applying to bread at home. The homefries were dried out, but only a little brown, it made me wonder how they were cooked. Service was fast, though, and everyone seemed sweet except for the blond woman behind the counter. I probably will not be back because I paid about as much as I would have at Sabrina's for lackluster food.
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Elizabeth D.
Little Pete's is a bare bones, honest to goodness, homey diner. Tucked in the ground floor of an apartment building mostly populated by the elderly, this spot deserves a gold medal for diner food. Massive menu, cheap prices, waitresses that have been there forever, the works. We've been a few times after a night out and their breakfast hits the SPOT. The 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, & breakfast meats combo is perfect. Plus they have amazing milkshakes. You really cannot go wrong. If you are in Fairmount looking for a cheap eats spot, check out Little Pete's.
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Nate L.
Great diner. Fast, friendly service, authentic local clientele and delicious food. Don't bother walking around to find something better in the neighborhood like we did. It doesn't exist!
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Mike L.
This is a perfect breakfast spot for when you are hungover on a Saturday morning. Typical diner setting with excellent, fast service. They have a full bar in the morning, I suggest getting a mimosa. You get a personal bottle of champagne, which lets you fill up about 3 times. The menu is pretty straight forward, eggs, omlettes, pancakes, lunch foods. I highly reccommend this place for Saturday mornings when everyone wants to remember (piece together) the prior nights activities.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Dennis L.
Philadelphia's oldest crowd. Food was Ok at best. Huge menu but diner style food. Waitress repeated my order for a hamburger 3 times and was wrong until the last try. Needless to say, it came wrong. bread was limp and smooshed, meat was dry, fried onions were raw cause she got that wrong, and some how the burger was still oily and greasy. The pickle was limp, free dinner roll was cold, but the cole slawwas good. Fries were delicious.
(2)Alyssa S.
I love this place. It is where all my friends and I get together for breakfast/lunch and even dinner! The food is true diner food and fresh! They deliver and are good to their customers!
(5)Joyce K.
This place is awesome it's a local yocal but enjoys visitors. It's diner like but food fresh and awesome ! You're not coming to a 5 star restaurant you're coming to down home cookin! Food prices excellent alcohol prices about the same! Come see for yourself !
(5)Leah M.
I have ordered from Little Pete's on multiple occasions. Their food is delicious, comforting, and always homemade. Dare I say, it has saved me from many a hangover. Having said that, I'm relatively confused that I was just told that they don't deliver to my apartment. I've called them so many times I saved their number in my phone. They were super apologetic, and nice, but unless your policy changed in the last two weeks, this doesn't seem viable. This is a sad day.
(1)Janine M.
I got a Reuben & a corned beef special. Sandwiches were delish, super lean cb. (Very important!) I prefer open-face Reubans, but it was yummy so I got over it. Not as big or plentiful a sandwich like Jewish Deli's (no leftovers) but I'm going to buy it again. Due to the size, maybe a tad over-priced, BUT, the quality of the meat & bread was great, that's why I'll return & buy again! Yum yum!
(4)Michael S.
Good diner food here. Although you really can't mess it up, they make a mean grill cheese. I usually get the ginormous turkey club. There's no way to bite into it without taking it apart. It is good for two.
(3)Ames A.
I LOVE Little Pete's. We both do. I actually 'forget' to go there so when I go I am even happier to be back..."Oh, we haven't eaten here in sooo long...how nice it is!" You can't go wrong with this place. Everything is tasty...the soups especially...but the best part is they are SO NICE!!! Everyone who works there makes you feel welcome and is interested in ANYthing you say. Granted I am probably one of the youngest customers that goes there...the median age being about 80... Dinner hour sort of gets started in a place where the older folks like to hang...so be prepared about 3 to smell the stuffed cabbage and beef stroganoff dinner specials. One amazing note: At lunch, the place is filled with people chatting in millions...high finance, real estate, art...quite interesting.
(4)jon C.
First, and very important: It is NOT located at 2401 Penn Ave. This is a misnomer. If you go this way you will get lost through a retirement home. Little Pete's is on the OTHER SIDE! The entrance is on Fairmount Avenue. You can get there through 2401 but it's confusing and there's no one to guide you. That said, what a great little place. Sunday for brunch it's very crowded. Service, once we sat down, was very quick and no BS. The bloody mary was really delicious and the steak and cheese sandwich was delicious. One small tip for those who are visiting, when you ask for peppers and onions, they put sweet peppers on the steak and cheese - not green peppers. Just in case you're use to one type of pepper or another, but they're not much and you can pick them off. Otherwise a great place.
(4)Herbie H.
Simple, delicious, inexpensive breakfast food. I went on a Friday after an appointment in the area and was delighted to find that the breakfast special on Fridays is scrapple & eggs. I was sold!
(4)Amina W.
Little Pete's is one of the few places you can get a diner style breakfast in the hood, and so it's always a go-to on Saturday or Sunday mornings... especially because there isn't a crazy wait like there is at Sabrinas. The food is pretty good, nothing overly outstanding but you can get your standard diner fare and if it were just for the food I'd be giving this joint 4 stars. But it's never JUST about the food, now is it? My major gripe with this place has to do with service. There are a couple of waitresses who are bustling around the outdoor area, and according to my man friend one is incredibly rude. I've never had the pleasure of dealing with her so I can't speak to just how rude she is... The waitress I have had a few times is nice, however she gives us no time to decide our order. Her: "you guys all set?" us: "can we have a few more minutes?" her: "sure!" ...... 35 seconds later Her: "you guys ready?"....crickets. So after hastily deciding on our menu choices, we got our food pretty quickly. She gave us a bottle of Ketchup which naturally we presumed was for our table for the rest of the meal. WRONG. After a few bites, our waitress comes and asks if we're done with our bottle. I respond no and pick it up and use it again and she waits for me to put it back down and takes it for another table saying that they can't have all of the bottles outside right now because the heat makes the ketchup go bad. Really?.....really. I then realize that my toast doesn't have butter on it... and we weren't given a bowl of butter packets either. I asked the other waitress walking around for some and she seemed bothered by my request. All in all, highly disappointed with the service, and indifferent about the food.
(2)David R.
A staple of the Fairmount neighborhood for breakfast/brunch on the weekend. This is the place to go if you're looking for a good omelet, pancakes, eggs, etc at a reasonable price. There's nothing luxurious about the atmosphere or the food (feels like a diner), but it's reliable for good food and you usually leave full. LP's has plenty of outdoor seating which is great in the warmer months. It's very bike friendly, as many people come with their bikes after morning rides on the weekend. We're so lucky to have a place like this in our neighborhood. Although the address says Pennsylvania Ave. the store front and outdoor seating is actually on Fairmount next to Klein's Supermarket.
(4)Kristen M.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. It's a simple down-home diner. You really can't go wrong ordering anything from the menu. They have a special menu that you should always order from. Their specials are delicious. Pete the owner is very nice and you will often find him in this location. I used to live in the building where this restaurant is and I would get frequent deliveries. Now that I live closer to King of Prussia I miss little Pete's so much.
(5)Bree B.
Good typical diner. But be warned about the eggs benedict: they are drowning in hollandaise, and I'm not even 100% sure it's hollandaise and not a hollandaise/cheese combo. (I've never seen the sauce before where it's browned on the top). There's so much you can't see the egg or english muffin and you just end up with a pool of eggy cream. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but probably not what you were expecting
(3)Zareen S.
Eggs ? Will it soak up all of last night thats flowing through my veins and esp my head? What ? Give it to me! I hardly ever eat eggs, can't handle them everyday [even though i make killer eggs], but boy when i want em bad bois, i get em here! I don't trust others to make my eggs either, I feel gross about it, but Little Pete's is just absolutely amazing! Eggs Benedict, the one with Spinach and tomatoes, is my favorite! I get it without the tomatoes though. Get the Hollandaise on the side, otherwise everything's lost in it and u feel like the fattest kid on the block when u are done. You wont even get around eating one-third of it if it is on the side, trust me, and makes the dish way healthier. I actually ate all of mine today, just because it felt so light and NOT gross. Not saying there anything wrong with the Hollandaise, but its a shit ton of fat u don't need.This place has it all, who cares whats on the menu, if you want it, pretty sure they can dish it out in no time. Price is super reasonable and if you want desserts , they have like a gazillion cakes at the back. I will say this, they get extremely busy, and their job is super difficult, but I have never seen anyone behave badly ever or be mad, I love how everyone helps each other out, and on to the next thing. I love eating at a place where people have good work ethics and atmosphere, and they do. Love the ladies who serve my food, I feel like a spoiled brat [i'm not] when and if i want my eggs in the morning, and automatically start thinking they are my mommies and I go be that girl, who wants the sauce on the side and what not, and they give me the angry mom look and smile at me :D Eggs and pseudo-moms? That's how i roll!
(5)Kristen M.
Little Pete's is an old-fashioned diner very close to the Art Museum. I almost feel guilty critiquing a diner, because most time diner food is just that, diner food. Nothing special or spectacular, but filling and inexpensive. Dining partner and I were looking for a simple diner breakfast Sunday morning. We strolled in around 9:45 and there was ample seating both indoors and outdoors. I ordered the french toast topped with strawberries and he had the nova lox bagel sandwich. My french toast was a bit eggy for my taste and the strawberries also created a lot of moisture, making the french toast every mushier. I'll probably stick with eggs or an omelet next time. Dining partner enjoyed his lox and bagel. Service was good, my water was constantly filled. The menu is very expansive so we will definitely return to Little Pete's in the future to try dinner items.
(3)Sharon U.
Little Pete's has long been a favorite since I moved to Philadelphia. The food might not be the best ever, but it is pretty solid, and it is a fantastic option for basic diner food in Fairmount. The omelets are bursting with cheese (a must for me), the rueben is the only acceptable one I have found in Philadelphia (attention Philly: sticking a sandwich in a panini press does not make a rueben), and the waitresses are completely surly. I actually think the surliness is the best part. They're not bad ladies...they're just hardened by life, and that's okay by me. But all kidding aside, I generally have no problems with the service. On a crowded morning, you might get rushed out, but when they aren't crowded they don't mind if you sit there for a while. Also, Little Pete's delivery has been a game-changer. I can now procure delicious breakfast all day until 11pm. I love ordering their food for delivery on those particularly lazy Sundays (or Tuesday nights. Whatever).
(5)Kendrah R.
Big menu. Comfort food and healthier alternatives as well. The hash browns were not the best ever, but good enough to satisfy my craving. Prices incredibly reasonable. My husband had a pork sandwich with greens that was really good. Our waitress was a doll: funny, friendly, and pointed out a special that saved us some dough.
(4)Jen B.
Little Pete's is a great, simple, unpretentious place for a good meal. The prices are great and the food is always good. They have lunch specials on weekdays that include a great cup of soup and a drink with your meal. The service is always fast and helpful. If you're in the mood for a casual meal you should give it a shot! I'd especially recommend coming for lunch or weekend brunch.
(5)Alli H.
This place always seems to have a crowd, so my fiance and I stopped in for brunch last Sunday. If you're craving tastes-like-home, simple diner food, then this is a great spot for brunch or lunch. The menu, like so many diners, is huge. I got a veggie omelet, which came with a coffee, toast, and hashbrowns. Also got a bloody mary. The bloody mary was very small but tasted okay. The omelet was delicious! The veggies were flavorful and seemed fresh. The hashbrowns were just potatoes.... Potatoes don't inherently have a ton of flavor. Load 'em up with salt, pepper, and ketchup and they will satisfied your craving for a gigantic guilty-pleasure breakfast! We will definitely be back :-D
(3)Jim D.
I live nearby and go here once a week for takeout. Their specials are a great value and food is generally well prepared and consistent with a huge selection. I love their baked macaroni and most other side dishes. It's listed as wheelchair accessible by I can't find a way to get in with my power chair. Past the first glass door is a vending machine and I can't squeeze around it. Maybe a narrow wheelchair can fit. The outside seating is quite comfortable and a definite draw during the summer.
(4)Cello K.
Loved this little greasy spoon tucked away in an apartment complex right next to the Perelman museum. Classic breakfast foods as well as bagels and lox, and deli sandwiches. Quick and thrifty. I had a tuna melt, and it could be split.
(4)Ramen F.
It's a diner and your expectations should be just that. I don't order the dinner items or specials because it's a bit expensive for the end product or eating in a diner (or as takeout). They they have solid diner food and service. They have the food you want to eat! Breakfast items are consistently good and fairly priced. The eggs Benedict are reported by family to be amazing! The Reuben is always a favorite. And they deliver for free! You can't beat free and quick delivery! We order from here about once a week (sometimes more often).
(4)Melissa B.
**Note to the uninitiated like myself: The address of this place is a tad misleading -- it's NOT on the Pennsylvania side of the building, but rather on the Fairmount side. So, if you're say, a tourist visiting Eastern State Penn, this makes Little Pete's an optimal spot to grab a bite just before or after.** This is a solid 3.5, but more to the 4 side than the 3. Be still my Jersey heart - Little Pete's is a straight up Greek diner, and for the Mister and me, it was the ideal spot for a quasi-brunch on a windy, cold holiday-week morning. Service took a minute to get off the ground, but once it did, it was quick. Yes, it's a haven for fussy seniors, but most good and affordable diners are. The coffee was okay... nothing stellar, but decent enough. I had the Eggs Benedict, which other Yelpers recommended with good reason -- nice portion size, eggs poached to yolky perfection and the hollandaise is delicious, with a tangy, mustardy kick. The home fries were sort of bland, but there was just enough hollandaise left in the gratin dish to where I was able to plop the taters in, coat them in the sauce and relish my concoction. The Mister opted for a grilled cheese with bacon on whole wheat and a couple of eggs over light (accompanied by those ubiquitous potatoes). He's a tough customer to please, but he admitted that while the eggs were standard, the grilled cheese was among the best he's had -- crisp, melty and just plain good. We received the lunch specials menu, and they didn't look bad at all... maybe next time!
(4)Jonny P.
Waitresses were nice even if they looked like they got dressed in the 90's and didn't care that the world changed :p Food was OK. Prices were decent. Maybe good for a hangover cure. ------ I have since changed my mind. The Monte Cristo is worth it!
(4)Erin F.
I recently found out this Little Pete's is owned by the brother of the guy who owns Little Pete's in Rittenhouse. Makes sense. You cannot argue with this place on a Saturday morning. The rye toast is toasty, not just "warm bread", the cheese omlette is generously cheesy, the hash browns are crisp, the coffee is hot, the service is super quick and the prices are fair. As a fan of diner food, I'm glad Little Pete's is in my neighborhood.
(4)Anya M.
The closest thing to a diner Fairmount has to offer. The food is consistent, and for better or worse, so is the service. What I mean to say is this: don't go if you're in a rush, don't go if you want warm and friendly servers, don't go if you don't want to eat elbow to elbow with perpetually fussy senior citizens. On the other hand, I keep returning because I know exactly what I'm going to get at Little Pete's. And the chicken burger is the best I've had in the city. One final tip: if you don't like your potatoes on the raw side at breakfast, ask for them extra crispy or well done.
(3)reid r.
The food is consistant and they are always open. Philly needs more of this. Eggs, cheesteaks, etc...
(4)Ali E.
Little Pete's is not fancy. It will not offer you fusion. It will not offer any of your high-falutin' brunch items you might find at the more upscale places around town. But if you're looking for some straight-up, no-fuss breakfast, this is the place. And their BLT is pretty solid. If you want some eggs or bacon or pancakes, hit it up. The homefries leave something to be desired, but otherwise it hits the spot.
(4)Rebecca L.
The service here rocks and the food is all right too. I went here for brunch with a group of around 20 or so after skating in the City on Sunday. The staff had setup a row of tables on the patio for us but then realized that we were sitting in the hot sun. The staff then proceeded to drag the row of tables into the shade for us. Kudos for recognizing that we were already hot and sweaty from skating and didn't need to bake another minute in the sun. One waitress took our orders for drinks and brunch and served us with amazing accuracy and speed. She was running her butt off for us and was sweating just as much as we were by the time she delivered all of our meals. My bf and I each tried the bloodies as they were on special. Nothing special but they weren't bad either. I opted for my basic brunch standby of bagel, lox and cream cheese with a side of capers. It was perfect for me. The bf had an omelet and homefries. I noticed he did not eat the homefries. I had a bite of my friends scrambled eggs with mushrooms. They were made with canned mushrooms but I actually happen to like canned mushrooms as much as fresh ones. Overall it was a nice brunch with great service.
(4)Kate E.
Solid. Solid. Solid. $5 delicious bloody marys, sassy waitresses, and huge omelets...could you ask for anything more? Details: I believe there is some sort of bloody mary special on the weekends ($2.95 for a smaller version... I am all about the big BM though) Waitresses/Waiters are awesome! The kind of wait staff that calls you hun and toost. They are sassy but still make sure you finish your veggies! I am a creature of habit when I go here because it is so delicious and never disappoints. ( egg white omelet tomatoes onions mushrooms). PROS: service! bloody marys, omelets, six packs to go, huge menu selection, outdoor seating, people watching, some might think the decor in the place is a CON but I think its part of the charm( beveled mirror walls, fake plants, 90 year old patrons eating egg salad sandwiches), AFFORDABLE, delivery CONS: hash browns are quite bland, I mean its a diner so its not culinary excellence (but who is expecting that at a place called Little Petes). Overall: If you are penny pinching but want to live like a king go here for brunch. Have a drink, watch the people on Fairmount, and don't break the bank.
(4)Lauren C.
I was on the border between 2 and 3 stars, but decided to give it 2 stars because I won't go back. While the service was great and I loved the outdoor seating, the brunch was not good. I especially had high hopes because of the good reviews I had seen on Yelp. However, I was disappointed. I ordered the Veggie Omelette because the waitress told me the mushrooms were fresh. They didn't taste fresh though - they were either canned or soaked in something before being cooked in the omelette. Also, when the food came out it was room temperature. The hash browns and toast were ok - nothing to write home about. And the coffee was not good.
(2)Shakalohana A.
For new years day brunch, this is a super place. The omelettes are delicious, the bloody Mary special is $3.50 with weekend brunch menu orders, and the food is very fresh and good. I had a plain egg white omelette (only $1 extra for egg whites) and it was cooked excellently, with fresh hash browns on the side, toast, and juice or coffee. The other orders were coming out fast and furiously, and the pancakes are huge, three to a plate! Remember to ask for the fruit fresh on top if that's how you want it - or cooked inside (which I think is the standard). It was a super festive atmosphere, and the place was a full house full of people of all ages. We actually made a few friends there! (the woman who sold my engagement ring to my finacee was there and we treated her - with these amazing prices, it's easy to treat friends here). Shout out to the great staff who were so on top of absolutely everything and quick too - the fastest service I've ever had, I think. They were all running around, using a lot of teamwork. This was seriously great service today. Looking forward to another great brunch here.
(5)Christian L.
Too lazy to cook breakfast, brunch, or linner? Nestled underneath a retiree condo tower is Little Pete's! This isn't the one in Rittenhouse, this is the ORIGINAL (pictures of Sylvester Stallone and Rizzo are on the wall). It's not a Sabrina's or Honey's, but you always know that the food is a little better than average. The proportions here are decent sized and will leave no stomach feeling deprived. Go with the safe bet and get any of their omelets. It comes with the standard home fries and toast. They also got some kickass daily specials. Eg. For 14 dollars, you can get a wok sized bowl of angel hair with chicken and cheesy tomato sauce, soup du jour, and salad. It also comes with dessert. Get the chocolate pudding or jello with whipped cream. About 30 or so items are on the daily special menu that vary wildly for anywhere between 13-16 dollars. If you and your Boo are on a diet, you can get the special and they add a 4 dollar sharing fee. Not bad if you like to eat for cheap. Also, their outside seating is especially awesome when the weather is nice.
(4)Courtney D.
I'd call this more of a diner than a restaurant. Extensive diner-style menu, but the best part is that there is a huge outside seating area. Great place for Sunday Funday. $3.50 bloody mary special, and mimosas come with their own individual mini-bottle of Korbel ($9). Got a turkey burger, which was average at best, but that was probably my own fault for trying to keep it somewhat healthy. Fries were crunchy and delicious (ok I didn't keep it totally healthy). Great spot to go for breakfast/brunch in nice weather!
(4)Greg S.
Can I give this 2.5 stars? My girlfriend and I recently moved in down the street, and were excited for some good diner style breakfast food. While it was nice to sit outside on a beautiful morning, that was definitely the best part of the experience. We were seated right away and everyone was friendly. The coffee came out quickly, but wasn't very good. I was hoping it was just an old pot, but the refill later on was also lacking. Both the omelet and eggs benedict came out luke-warm/room temperature, and were just "meh". Maybe they would have tasted better hot.
(3)Tom D.
Walking into Little Pete's on a Sunday morning is a treat. The whole place is crowded with septua- and octo-genarians; families with children; and folks that stayed up a little too late. My friends and I got there at about 11am to be seated at the last available 4 top. We were given our menus (they have a lunch menu and a weekend brunch menu) and a stack of knives and forks. Our waitress popped in and asked if we wanted coffee. I declined and asked for a large OJ. Then they brought us water as well, and generously bestowed us with a pitcher of water when we got our plates. I ordered Eggs Benedict, and when it arrived it was smothered in Hollandaise Sauce and the eggs were still runny, the ham was a bit smokey. It was perfection on a dish. Now, my order was expensive, but worth it. however, one of the other diners I was with ordered 3 eggs scrambled with sausage and it was 10 bucks. That seems a bit too much. They didn't have a plate with three eggs so the third egg was a la carte, hence the price. In total, 4 people ate for 41 dollars. Overall, it was a wonderful breakfast. Worth a visit if you're in the art museum neighborhood.
(4)Brett H.
Great nostalgic diner but not of the annoying 50s variety. It has a 70s Tom Waits vibe. The food was great and the service is wonderful. Sit at the counter. The fruit salad is the best I've ever had at a breakfast joint.
(4)Melanie R.
It's a great classic diner with traditional diner food, delicious desserts and great service. It's consistent which I really appreciate. I've been to a number of diners in the city...Melrose, the old Broad St. Diner, the new Broad St. Diner, South Street Diner, Teri's, etc... and I regret not going to Little Pete's every time. The one in Center City is good too but the one on Fairmount is larger and has a bar. I had the most indulgent piece of rich chocolate cake last time I was there and it was heavenly. You also can't go wrong getting breakfast any time of the day. That's usually what I go to diners for anyway.
(5)Joette S.
Excellent food. I had eggs Benedict - best I've ever had. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The Hollandaise (sp?) delicious! We certainly will return here for breakfast next time we're in Philly. The prices are outstanding as well! Perfect breakfast spot!
(5)Pete N.
Just what you'd expect from a greasy spoon diner. Good, cheap breakfast and fast service.
(4)Katherine C.
Classic diner food with a great lunch special. For $9 I got a large salad, soup and beverage. They also have a huge menu with a great variety of options. Conveniently located around the corner from the Philadelphia museum of art, it's a great place for a quick affordable bite after a visit there.
(4)Kimberly H.
I was super hungry and my friends were trying to go to dive bars, so I wasn't allowed to get a burger at Bishop's and this is where we ended up. The address is a little weird here, as the entrance is on the backside of the Philadelphian on Fairmount. They have a nice little courtyard with tables and umbrellas, and allow smoking but don't provide ashtrays. It seemed we were the only people there under 60, and since it was Yom Kippur they had a fully kosher menu addition. I got chicken fingers and fries and an Amstel light (p.s. cheap beer selection), but unfortunately everything was a little over done. Plus they mixed my honey mustard with the BBQ sauce which creeped me out because I really hate (cheap) BBQ sauce. My friends really liked their meals (western omelet, bagel w/ cream cheese and lox, and a french onion soup). The service was really good, even if our waitress was new and very unfamiliar with the menu. We were seated immediately and they kept offering us bread and water. I think I'll try this place for breakfast (the omelet looked fantastic!), but not again for dinner.
(3)Kenneth R.
the sea food is awful!!! You would be better off getting a filet-o-fish from mcdonalds!!
(1)Max K.
Everyone knows to go here for breakfast. Its obvious, need I say more or whate anyone else has said?
(4)G T L.
Little Pete's is unapologetically----Little Pete's. It's proud to be just what it is--a kind of diner with the kind of waitresses you want, who offer good service and call you "hon." It's right in my neighborhood, and awfully convenient. I have a friend who loves to come here whenever she visits, so I've been here often. It's especially good for breakfast, but you can get real comfort food here any time. Look, it's not fine dining or lah-de-dah, so if that's what you're looking for, there are other places in the neighborhood that can give you that. Come to Little Pete's for diner food and a place to chat with your friends at breakfast (or lunch. or dinner, for that matter). Or come alone; the waitresses will take good care of you.
(3)Holly S.
Mundane food designed for a 50-60s palate.
(2)Sharon M.
ok, this was a quite unexpected visit. Mainly because the food was much better than i even begin to expect. Sid got the brisket which i tasted and was almost in tears because it reminded me so much of my Jewish Grandmother's if that's not a compliment i don't know what! I had my typical diner food; grilled cheese on white with mustard and tomatoe on the inside. MMmmm delish. Came with a pickle. Had the cream of mushroom soup to start out, which i scarfed down and Sid has the chicken soup. I didn't taste his so i don't know how good it was but it looked good. It has those round ball noodles. Di pepe? I don't know what you call them. The meal also came with bread and crackers and butter.. Fresh bread. Didn't get to the crackers. The waitress was fun too. So the whole meal was pleasant. I was in food coma after and left my cell at my table. Luckily i realized it pronto and got it immediately. I've never done that before. We came from seeing Malcom Gladwell give a lecture at the Library so I was in a great mood to begin with.
(5)Payal P.
little pete's is actually located inside the building i live in yet it still took me 10 months (and a snow storm) to come here- i can't believe i hadn't sooner. well i came once for breakfast and it was fine but i'm not a huge breakfast person. they do beer and wine to go at decent prices which i've done a few times. so last week after working from home all day i needed to not be in my place any longer so i decided to go downstairs and give it a shot. some of the things i recommend - all of the soups, country chicken (its like roasted chicken pieces with potatoes, celery, carrots but just done so well, be careful though, it comes out dry half the time you order it, still i take the risk), spinach rice side, italian string beans, stuffed mushrooms....you can't really go wrong with most of the menu. some things are pricey some are not at all - ive had a few things on the menu at this point, its all good but the soups are absolutely delicious! oh and $2.50 coors light, sweet!
(4)Alex R.
THANK GOD a no frills breakfast spot. After moving to Fairmount, I was inundated with all of these restaurants with brunch, but not just a spot to get scrambies and a coffee. Little Petes is just that. Its a little overpriced for such simple food, but then again what isn't in Fairmount. One complaint that is HUGE for me... awful awful coffee. It could be a dealbreaker in this blooming beautiful relationship.
(3)Rocco S.
At times, it could be a scene out of Cocoon, but that's the charm. Very unpretentious. At Sunday brunch, you'll find customers from all walks of life. Good food. Good service. Good prices. Mary Lou is our favorite server!
(4)Lesley P.
This is a blast from the past. Beware unless you like diner food. The menu can be hard to read and you can order wrong and end up paying a lot or order right and hit the jackpot. I go for lunch in groups and they are accommodating.
(3)Chris L.
Just a classic Philly diner. Great breakfast and brunch. Solid burger. No joke waitresses. Nothing fancy. Just stick-to-your-ribs food.
(4)Jessica S.
This is a really solid diner in a neighborhood that needs a solid diner. Are they related to the center city location? I hope so...? I honestly do not know. Anyway, really large space with a ton of tables both indoors and out. The local crowd seems to entail a lot of elderly folks and/or regulars who are treated like friends and family. I went on the morning of July 4th and it wasn't too crowded, which I'm sure many of the more hip local spots were. They even have a full bar, and I fully expect to hit this place up for a cocktail and pancakes after a shitty overnight shift some time soon. The service was kind and prompt, served just like you should be at a classic diner-with a little sass and a whole lot of "hun's" thrown in there for good measure. We got our meals in probably less than 10 minutes of ordering them, and I really enjoyed the hash browns-crispy and not too dry, with the option of adding sauteed red onions. Why wouldn't you do that? Yum. The food was pretty standard, solid diner breakfast. There is an option for a $3 bloody mary along with the weekend brunch menu. I like where your head's at, Little Pete's. I will most definitely be back, likely pretty regularly, for my standard breakfast fare with sometimes not too friendly neighborhood old folks.
(3)Dan D.
The omelette and hash browns take up your whole plate!!! The bloody mary's are not spicy enough for my liking, but it got the job down. This place is quick, decently priced and the customer service was great. Get here early because it tends to fill up on the weekends.
(4)Giacomo C.
Ok diner, fare breakfast fare . Doesn't really cut it in the city of eaterly love . . . why go here when theres Sabrinas, Honeys, et al ? All the same, its been here forever, so it must have something going for it ( :
(3)Laura D.
Didn't know there was an old-fashioned diner so close to home! This is a true diner - ladies brunching after church, menu with pictures on it, waitresses who call you "doll", mirrors on the wall, mints at the register... you get the gist. Little Pete's has everything you expect from a diner and nothing more. Not a hipster-y, Challah french toast with lemon-infused syrup type of diner... just a diner. As I like to say, you get what you get and you don't get upset. I got the veggie omelette with hasbrowns and toast - perfect hangover meal. My boyfriend got pancakes with eggs and bacon, and agreed that it hit the spot. The clientele is definitely more "mature" than most of the restaurants in the area, and by 3pm the place had mostly cleared out. Our waitress was friendly and quick. The Phillies game on the flatscreen near our table was also an added plus. And they did have (wrapped) mints at the register, which I love! I'll definitley come back here anytime I'm in search of an inexpensive, easy brunch. I think our bill was barely over $20, including our 2 meals, iced tea, and grapefruit. Yay diners!
(3)B A.
This place can be fun, but two warnings: I just paid $10 for half an egg salad sandwich. The pricing is often creative; tell the cashier what amount you are handing; and don't leave your payment on the table or you may end up being handed your bill again next time you come in. The washrooms are atrocious.
(3)Matt R.
A breakfast institution for many philadelphia rowers that trickle over from Kelly Drive after a morning row. Friendly service, descent food. Diner-like atmosphere.
(3)Nicole N.
Amazed by the amount of food u get with a dinner special ( soup, salad, dessert ) Oh my! Everything was excellent!! I'm new to the area and I think I've just found my new favorite place :) I love the outside seating too! My husband and I stopped for a snack while walking our dog and none of the staff gave us a problem about our dog being at the table with like most place would. Top-notch service and great food!
(5)Dave W.
Great spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. The eggs Benedict were great!!! Ask for your potatoes well done because they come out a bit undercooked.
(3)Meg C.
I came here for takeout because I really needed comfort food. The place was full of old people and had that sterile hotel restaurant smell, good signs for a greasy spoon. The egg part of my omelet wasn't that bad, but the filling (ham, cheese & mushroom) was just depressing. Canned mushrooms? Really? Why even put mushrooms on the menu? My toast wasn't buttered, which is sad because one of my joys in life is toast soaked with more butter than I could every justify applying to bread at home. The homefries were dried out, but only a little brown, it made me wonder how they were cooked. Service was fast, though, and everyone seemed sweet except for the blond woman behind the counter. I probably will not be back because I paid about as much as I would have at Sabrina's for lackluster food.
(2)Elizabeth D.
Little Pete's is a bare bones, honest to goodness, homey diner. Tucked in the ground floor of an apartment building mostly populated by the elderly, this spot deserves a gold medal for diner food. Massive menu, cheap prices, waitresses that have been there forever, the works. We've been a few times after a night out and their breakfast hits the SPOT. The 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, & breakfast meats combo is perfect. Plus they have amazing milkshakes. You really cannot go wrong. If you are in Fairmount looking for a cheap eats spot, check out Little Pete's.
(5)Nate L.
Great diner. Fast, friendly service, authentic local clientele and delicious food. Don't bother walking around to find something better in the neighborhood like we did. It doesn't exist!
(4)Mike L.
This is a perfect breakfast spot for when you are hungover on a Saturday morning. Typical diner setting with excellent, fast service. They have a full bar in the morning, I suggest getting a mimosa. You get a personal bottle of champagne, which lets you fill up about 3 times. The menu is pretty straight forward, eggs, omlettes, pancakes, lunch foods. I highly reccommend this place for Saturday mornings when everyone wants to remember (piece together) the prior nights activities.
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